http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/great-river-road-wi-s5.jpgThe contrast between the frenzy in the Capitol on the state budget and Foxconn and the slow pace of life along the Great River Road in western Wisconsin is great, but the decisions made in Madison will significantly influence people’s lives in western Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordablecareact-s5.jpgNow that the U.S. Supreme Court has once again upheld the ACA as the law of the land, Governor Walker should do the right thing for the people of Wisconsin and take back our federal tax dollars to strengthen BadgerCare.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/scotus-same-sex-0626-s5.jpgThe 5-4 ruling was consistent with the court's long progression toward the equal right of each individual in the face of oppression and discrimination by the majority. In Wisconsin, progressive political leaders were quick to respond.